Mike Matthews records career-high receiving yards in Tennessee win over Furman

Tennessee wide receiver Mike Matthews tallied 132 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a 56-9 victory against Furman on September 5. The junior receiver recorded scores on 55-yard and 57-yard receptions from freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon. This performance followed a breakout 2025 season where Matthews finished with 813 receiving yards and four touchdowns. The victory at Neyland Stadium served as the season opener for the No. 18 Volunteers. Matthews, a Lilburn, Georgia native, is now preparing for a Week 2 matchup against Georgia Tech. The game will take place at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, located near the receiver's hometown.

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